answersLogoWhite

0

Why wont the car shift gears?

Updated: 10/22/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Best Answer

If it is an automatic then you are either low of fluid or your filter is dirty and needs changed. If that don't work than your transmission needs fixed and I would advise you to take it to a shop there are little spider gears inside a automatic transmission that drives your car those little spider gears run on little pins. Its a pain to do it yourself

''''I don't know where the above is coming from. On most automatics older ones are controlled by a speed governor and valve body you really need some pro expertise to deal with this type of problem as it could be as simple as cleaning a governor or restarting a control computer but in most cases a rebuild is in line if the unit has not been serviced as it should have.

as small particles come from some where to cause it . 40 years as a mechanic

Johnny

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why wont the car shift gears?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why wont your 01 Lincoln town car shift gears?

Your '01 Lincoln Town car might not shift gears because it is low on transmission fluid or because the transmission is damaged.


Your automatic car wont shift gears?

If your car/truck is having problems shifting, it may be your transmition. You may want to get that checked out.


What does it mean if a car is manual?

you have to shift gears


What is the name of the thing you use to shift gears in a car?

Shifter or Shift Knob


What does a transmission in a car do?

The transmission allows you to shift gears.


Why can you change gears manually on your 88 ranger but it wont automatically shift through the gears?

vacuume solenod rear of trans


Why wont my 2005 Nissan altima go into reverse shifter stops at neutral no reverse no park i can not get my key out?

In the car there's a small hole by the shift gears, take cover off, we used a metal nail file To press down, this now lets you shift gears.


1998 ford ranger 4cly XL 5spd manual transmission will not shift into 5th and reverse gears?

it could be the shift linkage being that both gears over there wont work


Why won't your Pontiac Sunfire shift gears?

fluids are fine, no codes, and it wont shift past 2nd gear. any help?


When you shift gears and press on the gas again the car wont go then it will shake violently then accel erate?

you have to ease on the clutch, transition between releasing the clutch and applying the gas.


How do you shift in a car?

It matters if you have atuomatic or manual transmission. In an automatic car the gears shift on it's own. In an manual car you shift buy pushing the clutch and then shift from 1st gear to 2 gear.


Where are the gears in the solar car?

There may not be any gears on an electric car. If you are asking about the control for direction like the gear shift on a normal car the is usually a switch on the dash.